Famous American psychologist Abraham Maslow said, “In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth and step back into safety.” Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes is hoping to step forward into growth.
Tuesday night, Reyes held a meeting presenting his recommendation for consolidating students following the construction of the new Benjamin Russell High School building. The plan presented still must be approved or denied by the Alexander City Board of Education.
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